James E. Morris, 78, of Pekin, IL passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at his residence.
He was born August 2, 1946, to Harry and Myrtle Morris. His parents; brother, Gerald Morris and half-brother, Allen Wise preceded him in death.
He married Sally Dunlap on June 17, 1995, in Lawrenceville, IL; she survives. He is also survived by his daughters, Toni (Chris) Schultes and Patricia (Jeff) Babinski of St. Louis, MO; granddaughters, Brooke and Gabrielle and half-brother, Charles (June) Wise of Texas.
James served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1966. He was employed by Degussa Goldschmidt Chemical Corporation in Mapleton, IL from October 24, 1968 to October 1, 2007.
There will be no visitation or services. Cremation has been accorded and private burial will be at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin, IL.
The Cremation Society of Mid-Illinois Pekin/Peoria is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at csmico.com
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